Serving 138 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Cornerstone Montessori Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 138 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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Cornerstone Montessori Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
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Cornerstone Montessori Elementary School's student population of 138 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
138 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Year Founded
1973
Cornerstone Montessori Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cornerstone Montessori Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#550 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
8%
7%
Hispanic
20%
12%
Black
13%
12%
White
44%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Cornerstone Montessori Elementary School's ranking?
Cornerstone Montessori Elementary School is ranked #550 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Cornerstone Montessori Elementary School often compared to?
Cornerstone Montessori Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jj Hill Montessori, Crossroads Montessori, Great River Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Cornerstone Montessori Elementary School?
138 students attend Cornerstone Montessori Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Cornerstone Montessori Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cornerstone Montessori Elementary School?
Cornerstone Montessori Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cornerstone Montessori Elementary School offer ?
Cornerstone Montessori Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cornerstone Montessori Elementary School part of?
Cornerstone Montessori Elementary School is part of Cornerstone Montessori Elementary School District.
In what neighborhood is Cornerstone Montessori Elementary School located?
Cornerstone Montessori Elementary School is located in the Greater East Side neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN. There are 14 other public schools located in Greater East Side.
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